Patagonian Explorers

Explore Patagonia on an adventurous journeys between Ushuaia (Argentina) to Punta Arenas (Chile) through some of planet’s most remote places and incredible scenery.


Chilean Fjords
© CA

Duration: 4 nights
Starts: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
Ends: Punta Arenas, Chile
Language: English speaking voyage


Included


Embark on a five-day, four-night adventure that travels from Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile, passing through some of the most remote and incredible places on the planet. Discover the wild beauty of Patagonia on a journey that will show you the region's pristine landscapes, diverse wildlife and fascinating human history aboard an expedition ship that brings extraordinary levels of comfort and service to the end of the world. Leaving the twinkling lights of Ushuaia behind, the ship visits legendary places such as Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay before sailing to the Beagle Channel. Continuing through a maze of islands, we will visit various glaciers, frozen giants that guard the southern tip of the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago, and then enter the mythical Strait of Magellan. The last stop is Magdalena Island, noted for its bustling penguin colonies, before docking in Punta Arenas.

Itinerary

© Gerardo Scolari
© AKD
© CA

Day 1: Ushuaia
Your gateway to the far reaches of Patagonia is Ushuaia, where you'll find Australis' cruise ships moored and raring to go. Check-in is between 10am and 5pm, so you can depart by 6pm and make the most of the light for your first evening of leisure to take in the exciting sights, enjoy a welcome drink, a presentation and, of course, a gourmet meal in our restaurant.

Day 2: Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay
After cruising Murray Channel and Nassau Bay all night and this morning, your first and eagerly awaited destination is Cape Horn National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve known for its remote trails and unstable climate. Cape Horn is a wild landscape, a rock formation situated roughly where the Atlantic and Pacific oceans meet, meaning it’s a place that’s not only totally isolated and uninhabited, but the surrounding seas are also notoriously unforgiving, due to those conflicting ocean currents. However, when the weather is calm, Australis is the only expedition cruise ship to land at Cape Horn, where as well as meeting the resident wildlife you’ll also be treated to unparalleled views. It’s a thrilling and truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
From here we’ll move on to historic Wulaia Bay, where one of the largest populations of native Yamana people once thrived – even Charles Darwin and Captain FitzRoy visited this exact spot in the early 1800s. Here is an old radio building that has been transformed (by Australis) into an interesting museum, displaying the turbulent history of the native Yámana inhabitants of Wulaia, as well as that of its more recent settlers, and the geographical features of the area. Wulaia Bay is an impressive sight to behold, with unique vegetation, interesting geology and picturesque trails, filled with various floral species, such as lenga or Tierra del Fuego oak, coigue, cinnamon and ferns. After reaching land you can choose between three tempting excursions.

Day 3: Pía Glacier - Porter Glacier
In the morning we will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark at the Pía Fjord. We will take an excursion to the viewpoint from where you can observe the glacier of the same name, whose main tongue extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. During the afternoon, in our Zodiac boats, we will sail between high rock walls until we reach the Porter Glacier, in front of which we will stop to observe its colors, listen to its sounds and, if we are lucky, witness a calving. We will stay a while talking about this incredible mass of ice, and after the obligatory photographs, we will return on board.

Day 4: Agostini Sound - Águila Glacier - Cóndor Glacier
The fourth day of this exploration trip will take you sailing through the Cockburn Channel and Agostini Sound, here a spectacular landscape of imposing peaks and glaciers that form the Darwin Mountain Range will accompany you throughout your journey. There is much to do, so after breakfast you will go ashore to enjoy a quiet walk that will end in a lagoon fed by the hot springs of the nearby Águila Glacier. Águila is another highlight of Patagonia, a clear testament to the magnitude of these landscapes – and one after another, the views are breathtaking!
Here you can spend some time and enjoy finding the best spot to appreciate the most spectacular views (and thus get the perfect photo), before returning leisurely to the main ship for an afternoon Zodiac ride around the Condor Glacier, named for the abundance of giant Andean condors that inhabit this area. With a bit of luck you might even spot these magnificent creatures, but either way the vast landscapes explored throughout the day are some of the most memorable in all of Tierra del Fuego.

Day 5: Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas
Early in the morning an expedition will take you close to Magdalena Island to visit a large colony of Magellanic penguins, as well as other native birds. Observing these adorable creatures in their natural habitat is a joy, so make sure you have your camera battery fully charged for this last day, before disembarking in Puerto Arenas around 11.30am, where you can enjoy some free time until your next flight or continuation of your itinerary.

NOTE: In September and April the penguins migrate to other places, so this excursion will be replaced with a visit to Marta Island, known for housing one of the largest populations of sea lions in South America, a delight to the eye.

NOTE: It is generally possible to carry out the expeditions described in the itineraries. However, the company reserves the right to modify, alter or omit part of these routes without prior notice, in order to preserve the well-being and safety of passengers, protect the environment or due to any extraordinary circumstances, force majeure or accident, forcing them to make such changes. For the same reasons, there may be possible changes in the departure or arrival of the ships. Likewise, it is impossible to guarantee the observation of birds and animals due to their permanent movement.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia
Your gateway to the far reaches of Patagonia is Ushuaia, where you'll find Australis' cruise ships moored and raring to go. Check-in is between 10am and 5pm, so you can depart by 6pm and make the most of the light for your first evening of leisure to take in the exciting sights, enjoy a welcome drink, a presentation and, of course, a gourmet meal in our restaurant.

Day 2: Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay
After cruising Murray Channel and Nassau Bay all night and this morning, your first and eagerly awaited destination is Cape Horn National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve known for its remote trails and unstable climate. Cape Horn is a wild landscape, a rock formation situated roughly where the Atlantic and Pacific oceans meet, meaning it’s a place that’s not only totally isolated and uninhabited, but the surrounding seas are also notoriously unforgiving, due to those conflicting ocean currents. However, when the weather is calm, Australis is the only expedition cruise ship to land at Cape Horn, where as well as meeting the resident wildlife you’ll also be treated to unparalleled views. It’s a thrilling and truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
From here we’ll move on to historic Wulaia Bay, where one of the largest populations of native Yamana people once thrived – even Charles Darwin and Captain FitzRoy visited this exact spot in the early 1800s. Here is an old radio building that has been transformed (by Australis) into an interesting museum, displaying the turbulent history of the native Yámana inhabitants of Wulaia, as well as that of its more recent settlers, and the geographical features of the area. Wulaia Bay is an impressive sight to behold, with unique vegetation, interesting geology and picturesque trails, filled with various floral species, such as lenga or Tierra del Fuego oak, coigue, cinnamon and ferns. After reaching land you can choose between three tempting excursions.

Day 3: Pía Glacier - Porter Glacier
In the morning we will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark at the Pía Fjord. We will take an excursion to the viewpoint from where you can observe the glacier of the same name, whose main tongue extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. During the afternoon, in our Zodiac boats, we will sail between high rock walls until we reach the Porter Glacier, in front of which we will stop to observe its colors, listen to its sounds and, if we are lucky, witness a calving. We will stay a while talking about this incredible mass of ice, and after the obligatory photographs, we will return on board.

Day 4: Agostini Sound - Águila Glacier - Cóndor Glacier
The fourth day of this exploration trip will take you sailing through the Cockburn Channel and Agostini Sound, here a spectacular landscape of imposing peaks and glaciers that form the Darwin Mountain Range will accompany you throughout your journey. There is much to do, so after breakfast you will go ashore to enjoy a quiet walk that will end in a lagoon fed by the hot springs of the nearby Águila Glacier. Águila is another highlight of Patagonia, a clear testament to the magnitude of these landscapes – and one after another, the views are breathtaking!
Here you can spend some time and enjoy finding the best spot to appreciate the most spectacular views (and thus get the perfect photo), before returning leisurely to the main ship for an afternoon Zodiac ride around the Condor Glacier, named for the abundance of giant Andean condors that inhabit this area. With a bit of luck you might even spot these magnificent creatures, but either way the vast landscapes explored throughout the day are some of the most memorable in all of Tierra del Fuego.

Day 5: Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas
Early in the morning an expedition will take you close to Magdalena Island to visit a large colony of Magellanic penguins, as well as other native birds. Observing these adorable creatures in their natural habitat is a joy, so make sure you have your camera battery fully charged for this last day, before disembarking in Puerto Arenas around 11.30am, where you can enjoy some free time until your next flight or continuation of your itinerary.

NOTE: In September and April the penguins migrate to other places, so this excursion will be replaced with a visit to Marta Island, known for housing one of the largest populations of sea lions in South America, a delight to the eye.

NOTE: It is generally possible to carry out the expeditions described in the itineraries. However, the company reserves the right to modify, alter or omit part of these routes without prior notice, in order to preserve the well-being and safety of passengers, protect the environment or due to any extraordinary circumstances, force majeure or accident, forcing them to make such changes. For the same reasons, there may be possible changes in the departure or arrival of the ships. Likewise, it is impossible to guarantee the observation of birds and animals due to their permanent movement.


© Gerardo Scolari
© AKD
© CA


Dates & Rates


Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 26 Sept 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 (1842)
AAA Superior
$3,435
AA Superior
$3,225
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$2,715
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$2,515
A Magallanes Deck
$2,315
B Magallanes Deck
$1,695
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 04 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 (1836)
AAA Superior
$4,646
AA Superior
$4,356
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,896
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,596
A Magallanes Deck
$3,296
B Magallanes Deck
$2,466
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 20 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 (3939)
AAA Superior
$4,646
AA Superior
$4,356
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,896
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,596
A Magallanes Deck
$3,296
B Magallanes Deck
$2,466
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 24 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2025 (2968)
AAA Superior
$4,646
AA Superior
$4,356
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,896
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,596
A Magallanes Deck
$3,296
B Magallanes Deck
$2,466
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 28 Oct 2025 - 01 Nov 2025 (1814)
AAA Superior
$4,646
AA Superior
$4,356
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,896
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,596
A Magallanes Deck
$3,296
B Magallanes Deck
$2,466
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 01 Nov 2025 - 05 Nov 2025 (1841)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 05 Nov 2025 - 09 Nov 2025 (1835)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 09 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2025 (1818)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 13 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 (3940)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 17 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 (2967)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 21 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 (1813)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 25 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025 (1840)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 29 Nov 2025 - 03 Dec 2025 (1834)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 03 Dec 2025 - 07 Dec 2025 (1817)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 07 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025 (3941)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 11 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 (1846)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 15 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 (2966)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 19 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 (1839)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 23 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 (1833)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 27 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (1815)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 31 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026 (1825)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 04 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2026 (1824)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 08 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2026 (1826)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 12 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2026 (1827)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 16 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2026 (1828)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 20 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026 (1832)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 24 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2026 (1838)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 28 Jan 2026 - 01 Feb 2026 (3942)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 01 Feb 2026 - 05 Feb 2026 (2965)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 05 Feb 2026 - 09 Feb 2026 (3927)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 09 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 (3928)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 13 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 (3944)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 17 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026 (3929)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 21 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2026 (3930)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 25 Feb 2026 - 01 Apr 2026 (3931)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 05 Mar 2026 - 09 Mar 2026 (3932)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 09 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 (3943)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 13 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2026 (3933)
AAA Superior
$6,927
AA Superior
$6,407
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,307
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$4,907
A Magallanes Deck
$4,607
B Magallanes Deck
$3,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 17 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026 (3934)
AAA Superior
$4,646
AA Superior
$4,356
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,896
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,596
A Magallanes Deck
$3,296
B Magallanes Deck
$2,466
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 21 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 (3935)
AAA Superior
$4,646
AA Superior
$4,356
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,896
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,596
A Magallanes Deck
$3,296
B Magallanes Deck
$2,466
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 25 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026 (3936)
AAA Superior
$4,646
AA Superior
$4,356
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,896
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,596
A Magallanes Deck
$3,296
B Magallanes Deck
$2,466
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 29 Mar 2026 - 02 Apr 2026 (3937)
AAA Superior
$4,646
AA Superior
$4,356
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,896
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$3,596
A Magallanes Deck
$3,296
B Magallanes Deck
$2,466
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 06 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 (3938)
AAA Superior
$3,435
AA Superior
$3,225
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$2,715
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$2,515
A Magallanes Deck
$2,315
B Magallanes Deck
$1,695

* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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